Refrescos (en. Soft drinks)

/refˈres.kos/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Non-alcoholic beverages served cold.
There were many soft drinks of different flavors at the party.
En la fiesta había muchos refrescos de diferentes sabores.
Beverages that usually contain carbonation and flavorings.
I prefer caffeine-free soft drinks.
Prefiero los refrescos sin cafeína.
Term used to refer to sodas or fizzy drinks.
Soft drinks are popular in hot countries.
Los refrescos son populares en los países calurosos.

Etymology

Derived from the verb 'to refresh', which means to make something cooler or more pleasant.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to have a soft drink
To drink a cold beverage that is usually sweetened.
tomar un refresco
natural soft drink
Beverage made from fruit juice and water, without added sugar.
refresco natural
canned soft drinks
Carbonated drinks packaged in cans.
refrescos en lata

Related Words

juice
Liquid extracted from fruits or vegetables.
jugo
beverage
Liquid substance that is consumed.
bebida
soda
Beverage that contains carbonation.
gaseosa

Slang Meanings

Soda
I'm going to buy a soda to cool off.
Voy a comprar una soda para refrescarme.
Coke
Do you want a Coke or a Sprite?
¿Quieres una Coke o un sprite?
Pop
I love pop, especially in summer.
Me encanta el pop, especialmente en verano.